North Park University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
North Park University is a private nonprofit institution located in Chicago, Illinois with approximately 1,818 undergraduate students enrolled. North Park University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 69%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,948 per year. The graduation rate is 58%, and the typical graduate earns $45,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
North Park University is a private Christian university in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1891 by the Evangelical Covenant Church. It is located on Chicago's north side in the North Park community area and enrolls more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a small Christian university on Chicago's north side with a genuinely affordable net price of around $18,000/year and modest debt at graduation, but a 56% graduation rate and 69% freshman retention rate signal that a significant number of students either struggle to finish or choose to leave. Worth considering if you're drawn to a faith-based community, want urban access without a massive price tag, and have a clear plan to stay engaged — but dig into why so many students don't make it to graduation before committing.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,818 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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